Restaurants in Ottumwa

“It's a loose meat sandwich. It's a great place to get one though and the v people working seem to really enjoy it. Love a destination spot. Seating is scarce so you will wait and somehow that makes it more cool.”

“Finally sent my husband to try you guys out today he ordered me the California Burrito I’ve been craving for along time and it did not disappoint! Finally found a place that knows how cook a California Burrito 🌯 you’ve gained a new customers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Amazing food! An Ottumwa gem.”

“It’s so good and the steak fries were bussin bussin.”

“What a nice place! My sister, nieces, & I came here for a quick lunch & I was not disappointed. I had the grilled cheese with bacon-DELICIOUS!!! I will absolutely return the next time I I’m in Ottumwa!💕”

“Wonderful hometown atmospere, delicious fresh handmade donuts, definately a good place to go for meeting family and friends. Clean, friendly staff.”

“Food was great. Staff was friendly. The atmosphere just wasn’t for me. Was here for a weekend event.”

“Great food Good customer service”

“It was a great experience! Wonderful, clean, spacious rooms. Great breakfast & coffee in the morning.”

“You will experience Mexican music, Atmosphere was excellent decor. Loved the horse curtains,sambos all of it. It wasn't busy when my hubby and I went that our server was telling us another Mexican restaurant down the road was good also. The strawberry margarita is excellent too. We will definitely be back”

“I had the calzone and it was very good. Lots of melted cheese in the calzone and the sausage and mushroom was just as equally. The onion rings were traditional onion rings and not the stringy ones and they were delicious! Our waitress was very nice and knowledgeable she was attentive by what we needed . I would ho back again if I was in the area.”

“We’ve been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years, and in the last year they’ve truly taken things to the next level. The service is fast, friendly, and attentive, and the food is consistently great. Marco is our favorite server he really cares about the quality of your experience at the restaurant. And let’s be honest… their to-go margaritas are impossible to pass up! This place has become our go-to for both dine-in and takeout. Highly recommend!”

“Great food, friendly people, fast service!”

“wonderful food and atmosphere”

“Delicious gem right down the road from our house. Glad we stopped in!! Even our picky 6 year old loves it here!”

“My experiences are always fantastic when I visit there! Their drinks are amazing, the food is great, and the service is out of this world! Their goal is to make sure you leave with a smile and to know you’re appreciated! ♥️ They offer so many different drinks and goodies! It’s not just coffee. 😉I also love supporting small businesses!! Thank you Java Rocket 🚀 for always putting a smile 😊 on my face!! If you haven’t been there… YOU are missing out ♥️”

“Stopped for some malts on a road trip with the folks. The prices were very reasonable. And there is a nice variety as well as a rotating flavor of the month. A nice little blast from the past stop, the neighborhood was a bit dodgy, though.”

“Always friendly staff and always great drinks! Their baked goods are also so good!!”

“Loved the birthday cake frozen yogurt with mini cheesecakes!! SO GOOOOOD!!!!”

“Nice spacious Cafe with good food and drinks. Biscuits and gravy. Strawberry cream cheese muffin, coffee and tea all good. I enjoy the black tea served in a teapot. Free wifi. Gift shop and hair salon attached.”

“Stopped for the first time this morning at had a delicious treat! Fast friendly service. Marissa is the best! Can’t wait to try more things. Plus the drive thru is super convenient.”

“We like the service and the food.”

“Love their food! Have never had a bad meal yet.”

“First time here, ordered some tacos. Service is good, food is tasty. They are saving on illumination, the place is dark. A recent newspaper review of restaurants in town listed this place on the first place for numerous safety violations!”

“DELICIOUS!!! best tortas is town! 10/10 recommend!”

“pupusas , pescado y quesadillas”

“Pizza 🍕 Night! Great bartenders and fun place!”

“Amazing drinks, great atmosphere and the pumpkin pie shot they will have next month is sooooo good. Goes down like silk. Come see Jessie for a friendly and sweet bartender!”

“Happy to have found this hidden gem! I love Pita Pit! Used to go often in AZ, then most locations closed. Moved to Iowa in 2021 and was happy to have found a location in Coralville. Bummed when I found out it had closed. Found this location and I look forward to going! Staff is friendly and quality of food is great!”

“We’ve been coming over for a couple years and more regularly the last couple months on Saturday mornings. The 3 young ladies that work Saturday mornings are amazing. Very kind and fast. This is my favorite coffee shop. We usually just get coffee, but have gotten breakfast and lunch. Every time every thing is delicious.”

“The owners are amazing people always bringing in Live entertainment and trying new things to keep Ottumwa hopping. The bartenders are amazing and friendly.”

“I recommend YES on the delicious food. But NO on mischarging. Today Nov 13, 2025,my husband ordered the regular Monte Cristo at $9.60 plus a salad at $1.75. However they charged him for the deluxe sandwich which included salad and fries.. PLUS the salad that he ordered. When we tried to point it out at the cash register and held out the menu to show their price, the waitress grabbed it from my hand and said something about some people just don't read the menu. She would not change the bill so we ended up paying for the deluxe plus another salad. As much as I love the food, I really don't want to go back.”

“Culver's is always a very good experience. The food is delicious and warm when you get it. The people are always friendly and helpful and the stores are always clean.”

“Always delicious. Online ordering is super easy and always provides accurate wait time, highly recommend!”

“I had supper at Courtyard Bar & Grill tonight while watching part of the World Series game. I talked with both Danny and Bren at the bar, both of whom were glad I'd come in. The food was pretty good (fish & chips), bu the service and personal friendliness made me feel very welcome (I'm from out of town & state). But what was extraordinary about the meal is that someone angel there paid my bill. It didn't cost me a dime! I am both touched and grateful to whoever was so generous and kind. Thank you! (I'll be back!)”

“The Indian Hills Community College dining hall is a great spot for creative events, good food and relaxed atmosphere! They host everything from fundraiser events for local charities to just daily meals for students. The cafeteria is also open to the public and has some very reasonable rates. The culinary team are always on point with dynamic and flavorful meals. This evening my wife and I attended a fundraiser for the college's foundation. You purchased your tickets, got to pick one, from hundreds, handcrafted bowl that tripped your trigger then proceed into the dining hall to have any and as much soup as you cared to eat. There were around 10 to choose from and you also got drinks and a dessert! Extremely creative and you get to keep your bowl! I've also attended a dinner and auction event for our local YMCA and they do an amazing job at creating a fun and exciting environment. So kudos to the IHCC culinary team. They can put on a spread that would put golden corral to shame or make Olive garden jealous!”

“their customer service is incredible. I love going in and visiting with her while they're getting our order ready. super welcoming! the food is phenomenal tons of flavor, good amount of food definitely a good value. I love all the snack options I'm slowly working my way through each of them and she answers every question I ask about what is in each snack food offered. her girls have an incredible work ethic and work right along side them. I love this shop and will definitely be back time and time again! keep being awesome!! ❤”

“Excellent location, quick service, and a super friendly staff! Every time I've been here, it's always the same; quick and wonderful! You won't leave disappointed, and a huge shoutout to Janna, Allen, and Serena!”

“Pontip is amazing! She went over and beyond on my son’s birthday cake!”

“If you get propane at the main store it’s 18$ and some change and it’s proudly labeled, which is cheaper than Menards or Walmart. But if you take the faster more convenient approach and go the gas station it’s going to cost you 5$ more!!! They also mysteriously forgot to put the price on the cage. Typical Hy-Vee tactic.”

“always good food and friendly waiters”

“Great atmosphere loved the company.”

“Excellent food, service, and comfortable atmosphere! To be honest I have come here for years and have never been disappointed.”

“So delicious! My husband and ai enjoy it very much!”

“Living in Nebraska. They don't have Happy Joe's anymore unfortunately. So my daughter was in New ulm Minnesota and they froze a couple pizzas for me. It was delicious. It brings back a lot of memories. Thank you.”

“It is nice and clean and they friendly and kind and the cooks know how rock and get the food I would recommend them any day of the week”

“Gf asked for extra peanut butter cups in her blizzard and couldn't tell. The bottom half of the cup had zero peanut butter cups. She wasn't pleased. But my choco brownie extreme blizzard was great ?”

“The food here is always amazing and full of flavor. The wings are cooked to perfection with their homemade ranch that taste so good you could drink it lol. Crab ragoon pizza is better than Fongs in Des Moines.”

“Thank you Sonic 😊 💓 we love your free Hotdogs every year for Halloween.”

“April henderson made our visit worth it. She made our sandwhiches exactly how we asked for them. She is very friendly, welcominging, and made us feel comfortable.”

“Food, connection to Hotel, clean bathrooms, good service.”

“We love how personable the workers can be and the food is delicious! The Fun Zone is our family’s favorite!

Vegetarian options: You can ask for any pizza/s you want them to add to the buffet and you get first dibs! The salad bar is also clean.

Kid-friendliness: We have a family of 9 and a lot of our kids are kind of wild. We’ve never had a complaint! They are so accommodating and the dine-in area is so big so you can sit away from people if you feel the need 😜”

“It is what you'd expect from a bk, the playground needs updated tho for sure

Kid-friendliness: The playground says it is for children up to 11 but I assure you an 11 year old would more than likely be bored? my 5 year old gets bored there”

“I very much enjoy especially the egg foo young not only do I recommend eating in the restaurant but I also recommend coming in and getting a tickle box you pay for by the pound and grab for home make such easy lunches”

“Went out to get a quick breakfast and Rob was working the driver through. He is always so cheerful and happy, which brings a smile to my face with every visit. I always look forward to seeing him when I visit. Thank you Rob for always giving me a cheerful experience.”